Dear DiabetesSister,
Yesterday, I celebrated my 25th anniversary living with diabetes. It's a bittersweet moment for me - one I have reflected upon
HERE.
This month our e-newsletter focuses on Educating and Advocating for Ourselves. Check out our collection of resources, along with our latest DiabetesSisters happenings.
In Sisterhood,
Anna
Anna Norton, MS, CEO
25 Triumphant (NOT Perfect!) Years THRIVING with Diabetes
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LifeClass Webinar Appeals and Denials: Revisit our 2016 webinar with prominent patient advocates Melissa Lee and Cherise Shockley.
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Our Director of Operations, Sarah Mart, recently spoke about diabetes and heart health at the Women in Government National Legislative Conference in San Francisco.
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Congratulations to board member Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS on receiving the 2018 Vivian Fonseca and Nagendran Family Diabetes Research Award at ADA's 78th Scientific Sessions
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Frank Lavernia, MD is back this month with the HCPs perspective on educating and advocating for patients in his latest Ask Our Physician article.
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#AccessMatters Prior Authorizations, Step Therapy and Appeals: Learn what you can do when insurance denies your medications or devices.
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PODS Spotlight: Join us this month as we head back to Tennessee to visit the ladies in our Chattanooga PODS group!
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Diabetes Distress: What is it and how can you manage it? Download our brochure, available in English and in Spanish.
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If you use insulin via MDIs or any brand of pump, you could qualify for the Omnipod user experience session.
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Eli Lilly and Company announces their new Lilly Diabetes Solution Center. The patient-focused helpline is open now to assist with insulin affordability.
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Explore tips from our experts and stories from women like you. Get connected, then join the discussion.
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DiabetesSisters helps connect women living with diabetes through peer support, education, and advocacy that improves their health and quality of life. Since 2008, your dollars have allowed us to grow our programs and services!
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Did you know that you can support us when you shop on Amazon?
Shop using our Amazon Smile link and a portion of your sales will benefit DiabetesSisters.
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Living for Latin Women with Diabetes or Prediabetes
Sept 11th
Miami
Candid Discussions About Diabetes & Eating Disorders, Part 2
Sept 12th
4pm EST, online
Candid Discussions About Diabetes & Kidney Health
Sept 19th
4pm EST, online
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Designed by a woman living with diabetes, FreeToGo offers clothing, jewelry, and accessories for people living with diabetes. FreeToGo has committed a portion of their sales to DiabetesSisters
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A diabetes educator can make managing your diabetes easier. They work with you to develop a plan to stay healthy and give you the tools and ongoing support to make that plan a regular part of your life.
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